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I’m Sharon Chapman, a qualified counsellor based in the Hills District, NSW. This blog shares practical, relatable insights on self-esteem and healthy relationships – drawn from over 15 years of counselling experience. Whether you’re nearby in Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, or Norwest, or reading from across the world, you’ll find tools and ideas to help you build confidence, improve communication, and create more connected relationships. If you’re interested in learning more from me, check out my latest book, Don’t Chase the Chicken, available on my website or Amazon.
9 Tips for Effective Listening
One of the biggest and most common problems I see in relationships is poor communication between couples. To maintain a happy, healthy relationship, it is important to learn to listen effectively to your partner. This helps your partner feel respected and...
9 signs your relationship may be in trouble
9 Signs Your Relationship May Be in Trouble When couples come to counselling, it’s often at a point where the relationship is already under serious strain. Sometimes, one partner has emotionally checked out or even decided to leave, and counselling becomes more...
Make Your Relationship a Priority
Is Marriage Counselling Effective? How to Give Your Relationship the Best Chance One of the first questions couples ask me when they begin marriage counselling in Baulkham Hills is:“Do you think our relationship can be fixed?” While I can’t give a definite yes...
10 Signs You Are In The Right Relationship
10 Signs You Are in the Right Relationship | Couples Counselling in the Hills District Often the first spark in a new relationship is physical attraction. From there, couples discover if they are compatible in other ways. Sometimes, though, couples enjoy being...
Secrets of a Happy Marriage
Secrets of a Happy Marriage (And Why It’s Not Just About Keeping the Peace) We’ve all heard the saying, “happy wife, happy life”, but in reality, that’s only half the story. True happiness in marriage comes from both people feeling seen, supported, and understood. It...
Do you Have Empathy in Your Relationship
Do You Have Empathy in Your Relationship? If you're in a relationship that feels disconnected or emotionally distant, it may be time to ask: Is empathy missing between us? As a relationship counsellor in the Hills District, I often see couples who are frustrated by...
Improve Your Self-Esteem
Improve Your Self-Esteem By Sharon Chapman | Counsellor | Affinity Counselling, Hills District NSW Self-esteem is how you see yourself not how others see you. It’s that inner voice that tells you whether you’re good enough, smart enough, lovable, or capable. And when...
Relationships Are A Team Sport
Relationships Are a Team Sport By Sharon Chapman | Relationship Counsellor | Affinity Counselling, Hills District NSW When we think of sport, we tend to divide it into two types: team sports and individual sports. The same can be said for relationships. At the start...
How to Survive Infidelity in your Relationship
How to Survive Infidelity in Your Relationship By Sharon Chapman | Couples Counsellor | Affinity Counselling, Hills District NSW Discovering that your partner has had an affair is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. It shakes the foundation of...
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Your local relationship counselling centre, helping individuals and couples in the Hills District for over 15 years. Based in Baulkham Hills and supporting couples in Norwest, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Winston Hills, Rouse Hill and surrounding areas.